Headlight pattern - smart USA insider2015-03-03T18:51:52Zhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/forum/topics/2029424:Topic:445792?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe replacement H7 bulb may n…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2012-08-29:2029424:Comment:6062262012-08-29T05:46:48.657ZRobert Ricewasserhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/RobertRicewasser
<p>The replacement H7 bulb may not be properly installed in the lamp assembly. The bulb has an index tab that has to line up with the notch in the headlamp assembly socket. Remove the clip and see if you can rotate the bulb. If you can rotate the bulb, it is not properly installed. See what position the notch is located on the lamp assembly and install the tab on the base of the bulb to line up with the notch. When properly installed, you should not be able to rotate the bulb providing it…</p>
<p>The replacement H7 bulb may not be properly installed in the lamp assembly. The bulb has an index tab that has to line up with the notch in the headlamp assembly socket. Remove the clip and see if you can rotate the bulb. If you can rotate the bulb, it is not properly installed. See what position the notch is located on the lamp assembly and install the tab on the base of the bulb to line up with the notch. When properly installed, you should not be able to rotate the bulb providing it is pushed all the way in.<br/><br/><cite>Joe Dumm said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.smartusainsider.com/forum/topics/2029424:Topic:445792?page=1&amp;commentId=2029424%3AComment%3A606093&amp;x=1#2029424Comment606093"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am having the exact same problem. My low beam headlamps are burning out an average of once per year. I had to replace my right side low beam yesterday and tonight I noticed my headlamp having the same pattern you described on your 9/22/09 entry.</p>
<p>Also I replace my burned out lamps with H7 elements per the owners manual but the <a style="text-decoration: underline;" id="_GPLITA_0" title="Powered by Text-Enhance" name="_GPLITA_0">replacement lamps</a> are not as bright as the factory originals which I assume are H7 elements too. Can anyone explain how this can be?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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</blockquote> I am having the exact same pr…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2012-08-29:2029424:Comment:6060932012-08-29T05:39:53.928ZJoe Dummhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/JoeDumm
<p>I am having the exact same problem. My low beam headlamps are burning out an average of once per year. I had to replace my right side low beam yesterday and tonight I noticed my headlamp having the same pattern you described on your 9/22/09 entry.</p>
<p>Also I replace my burned out lamps with H7 elements per the owners manual but the replacement lamps are not as bright as the factory originals which I assume are H7 elements too. Can anyone explain how this can be?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I am having the exact same problem. My low beam headlamps are burning out an average of once per year. I had to replace my right side low beam yesterday and tonight I noticed my headlamp having the same pattern you described on your 9/22/09 entry.</p>
<p>Also I replace my burned out lamps with H7 elements per the owners manual but the replacement lamps are not as bright as the factory originals which I assume are H7 elements too. Can anyone explain how this can be?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p> Hmm..... it almost seems like…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2009-09-23:2029424:Comment:4458282009-09-23T00:30:19.597ZRyanhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/Ryan
Hmm..... it almost seems like the headlamp bulbs aren't lined up properly anymore.... or the lens in front of the low beam headlamps has somehow shifted or something. I don't see any other way that the headlamp pattern would not only have that steep of an angle, but also have a curve to it.<br />
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Not 100% sure if that'd be the case.... but that's the only thing i can figure out.
Hmm..... it almost seems like the headlamp bulbs aren't lined up properly anymore.... or the lens in front of the low beam headlamps has somehow shifted or something. I don't see any other way that the headlamp pattern would not only have that steep of an angle, but also have a curve to it.<br />
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Not 100% sure if that'd be the case.... but that's the only thing i can figure out.